The goal of GAYla Weekend is simply to bring awareness to the LGBTQ community in Pittsburgh, and to make sure that the Market is known as a safe, friendly place for all. It’s about celebrating and honoring differences and making sure that people feel safe, accepted, appreciated, etc. It’s about taking that child-friendly and family-friendly space that already exists and making sure that everyone knows that safety and friendship extend to all corners of the greaterPittsburgh community.
Aside from Pittsburgh Public Market’s regular merchants (with goods such as fresh produce, dairy, beer, wine, baked goods, hot foods, jewelry, soaps, baby items, alpaca wool garments, olive oils & vinegars, honey, books, etc.) a variety of LGBTQ-friendly guests will be present to display information about their respective organizations: